Ryan Leslie - "Carnival of Venice" (Live at Irving Plaza)

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"The energy was buzzing in New York City last night as fans lined up as early as 2:30 to see Ryan Leslie take the stage at Irving Plaza. Extra security was in full effect as even the Queen of Pop, Madonna, was in attendance to see the budding rap phenomenon perform live in his home city." - Adelle Platton (VIBE.com)

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LYRICS

"CARNIVAL OF VENICE"

Les
I'm tryna see the best of things
Lace my girl, 5 carats in her ring
Get my moms a crib, my pops a new whip
When it's all said and done - stack a mil for my kids
Work hard, play hard, stack dough, live well
Get away
Stay on a island in my own hotel
Got my little sister proud - like, check him out
She happy I put a pool in her house - she love to swim
I'm known for my taste in ladies
Plus a Murcielago and a pair of twin grey Mercedes
Staties leave me alone when I cruise the expressway
They can't touch me the community loves me
I'm on the news shaking hands
Had to give back
Salvation Army get a hundred grand
And - I own a company of which I'm the chair
I'm the boss, El Jefe premiere
And I'm knowin' they stare
When they see me at the Rolex store
On the low - the rose gold cost a hundred and 4
That's a house on the arm, couple cars on the wrist
Yea - success served cold is a remarkable dish
When they see me, yea - they might stand around for a photo
Watch for a king, got a crown for a logo
I owe it all to God, so the greatest, I thank
The whole team gettin' green, celebrate at the Bank
Yea- that volcano flow slow burn thru your stereo
You know what the business is, you know the scenario
Black Mozart flow, hated like the Taliban
With a black fur coat made of astrakhan
Thick in the place, man, you know I'ma turn up
Money here to get, homie, you know I'ma earn up
Ace for the entourage, bring the Methuselah
Envy make haters turn green like arugula
Still make a fool of you - 'Pagne (pain) in a gold bottle
Stunt hard these lames need a role model
Shorty with the pretty face that's my plus one
Feature presentation - word to Suss One
Gold on the wrist - no time for the gimmicks
Living a self-made "Sweet Dream" Annie Lennox
Class in session, glad you all in attendance
Puttin' the mask on for the Carnival of Venice (3x)

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Produced by: !llMIND
Written and performed by: Ryan Leslie
Guitar: Gabe Lambirth
Bass: John Young
Drums: Keith McCray
Additional keys: !LLMind
Camera Ops: Anthony Kumasaka, Brian Gregory